MultiChoice’s DStv is still battling with Nigeria’s legal system in an attempt to implement a price hike. Meanwhile, China-backed StarTimes Nigeria is lowering its pay-TV prices in a direct attempt to boost subscriber numbers unhappy with the DStv actions. StarTimes, in line with its much publicised promise to provide Pay TV services “at affordable prices” […]
New Zealand consumers, driven by increasing demand for video streaming services, are now a global leader in the adoption of Smart TVs, according to a report from IDC Research. IDC’s 2018 IDC ConsumerScape 360 study reports that New Zealanders now own an average of 4.20 electronic devices, of which 77 per cent are “smart devices”, […]
Freesat, the free-to-air digital satellite TV provider, will partner with ARRIS, a global player in networking technology, to produce Freesat’s new Generation 3 (G3) set-top box. The new box, to be launched in 2019, will allow Freesat to offer ultra-HD content, and provide users with the latest on-demand services. Using the KreaTV software platform from […]
Entertainment technology and audience insights specialist TiVo has confirmed that Swedish multiplay operator Com Hem Group has selected TiVo’s Personalised Content Discovery Platform to deliver engaging, personalised content experiences to its subscribers. Com Hem has deployed TiVo’s Personalised Content Discovery Platform on its TV and mobile platforms, including both Android and Apple iOS. With the […]
Wireless consumer loudspeaker manufacturers Sonos has reported Q3 numbers with revenues up 11 per cent to $864 million, and with a maintained revenue guidance for the year of more than $1.1 billion (and a growth rate in the range of 11.7-12.2 per cent over 2017). However, quarterly revenue numbers are down, from $223 million in […]
DAZN, the sport streaming service, is opening new office in Amsterdam that will create jobs for 300 by 2022 with roles including software engineers, development managers, and scrum masters. Ben Lavender, Chief Product Officer at DAZN, is scheduled to reveal more detail about the company’s significant financial investment to establish a development centre in the […]
British and Irish viewers will continue to receive QVC’s range of retail channels as the result of a multi-year renewal agreement signed with SES, including services from MX1. The new agreement covers QVC’s continued lease of capacity from SES’ ASTRA 2G satellite and complementary ground services such as encoding, fibre, backup services, and uplinking from […]
Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has been selected by Virgin Media as its technical partner for the launch of Virgin TV Ultra HD. The channel, which launches on September 17th, will be available for Virgin Media’s Full House and VIP customers using its next-generation Virgin TV V6 set-top box. Globecast is supplying both […]
Global video news agency Ruptly has unveiled a move to enable access to all content on its Ruptly.tv platform in a new subscription model. Developed to democratise the video news industry and support emerging and mid-sized media entities, Ruptly PASS costs €12.50 per month and gives users unlimited access to video and live events on […]
Ooyala has collaborated with the ODMedia Group on a new strategic partnership, integrating ODMedia’s video localisation and delivery capabilities with Ooyala’s video production, management, distribution and monetisation services. The combination of Ooyala’s Flex Media Platform and ODMedia Group’s established position as preferred delivery partner with most global platforms, including the likes of Netflix, Google Play, […]